Convertible tote bag

Abstract

A convertible tote bag includes a first collapsible side, a second collapsible side, and a collapsible sheath connecting the first and second collapsible sides. At least one closable opening is provided in at least one of the collapsible sides and sheath. A foldable base connects the first and second collapsible sides and the collapsible sheath. The foldable base comprises a first portion foldably connected to a second portion and a fastener for securing the first and second portions in folded relation whereby the first and second collapsible sides and the collapsible sheath may be secured therebetween. The foldable base further includes a closable pouch and strapping whose positioning, length, and configuration is defined by the type of bag desired to be converted to.

I claim: 
     
       1. A convertible tote bag, comprising: a first collapsible side formed substantially in the shape of an athletic boot;   a second collapsible side formed substantially in the shape of an athletic boot and symmetrically disposed opposite said first collapsible side;   a collapsible sheath connecting said first and second collapsible sides;   a foldable base, connected to said first and second collapsible sides and said collapsible sheath, comprising a first portion foldably connected to a second portion, said second portion being moveable between a first position wherein said first and second portions are substantially aligned in a first plane and a second position wherein said first portion is substantially diposed in said first plane and said second portion is substantially disposed in a second plane parallely aligned with said first plane; and   a fastener connected to said first and second portions for securing said second portion in said second position;   wherein said tote bag is convertible between a first bag, defined by said first collapsible side, second collapsible side, collapsible sheath, and foldable base when said second portion is in said first position, being specifically adapted for use in securing therein a pair of athletic boots in symmetrical, parallel alignment, and a second bag, defined by said first portion and said second portion when said second portion is in said second position.   
     
     
       2. The convertible tote bag of claim 1, wherein said first and second portions are nearly identically shaped and foldably connected along a line approximately bisecting said foldable base. 
     
     
       3. The convertible bag of claim 2, further comprising at least one strap connected to said foldable base. 
     
     
       4. The convertible tote bag of claim 2 wherein said fastener comprises a zipping mechanism disposed around the circumference of said foldable base. 
     
     
       5. The convertible bag of claim 4, further comprising a water resistant, nylon material.